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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.
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Margin call

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American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.
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Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).
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ESG investing

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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.
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Base rate

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